Chapter 0576

“Marcus… I think I need to be honest with you,” Valerie said softly.

Marcus closed his eyes, bracing himself for the truth he already suspected.

“Marcus, please forgive me. I know I haven’t been reasonable lately. I know I’ve seemed obsessed with Peter, but today… today Peter showed up at the house. He’s not dead, Marcus. He’s alive!”

Marcus continued staring out the window, but Valerie saw his fist clench tightly at his side. Her words had clearly struck a nerve.

“So, he’s alive. And what are you planning to do about it, Valerie? Why did you go to see him?” Marcus asked, turning to face her, his voice calm but laced with frustration.

“Did you already know?” Valerie asked, startled.

“Yes! I asked him to tell you himself. I didn’t think it was fair for him to keep that from you,” Marcus admitted, his frustration surfacing

“Marcus! Why didn’t you tell me yourself?”

years, we’ve built a life together. Isn’t that enough? What were you hoping to achieve by going to see him? What did you expect him to

so upset. I just told you Peter is

you

“Marcus Bartz!”

know I’ve never forgiven myself for not protecting him better. I felt guilty

don’t need to talk to me like that,” Valerie said, her voice trembling

voice steady but firm. “I’m just laying things out clearly. If you don’t want to stay with me and would rather go after Peter, at least wait until our children are born. Think about them, if

I wanted that!” Valerie responded

themselves. You know what? Let’s drop this. I just want you and my children to be okay. If

“Marcus… I…”

voice softening. “Let’s just wait for the doctor to come and check on you. Knowing

[Emergency Room]

the back seat, opening the

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Chapter 0576

her into the emergency room, a nurse and a paramedic quickly

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